Description
Hearty and comforting dish with juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk and chicken broth, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until creamy and melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon creamy sauce over the top, and serve over a bed of rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a sprinkle of extra cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice. Can customize with different vegetables for enhanced nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg